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windows doesn't detect foxconn onboard lan

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wwa   10-31-2008 at 07:14:09 PM

i have windows xp sp3 and it doesn't detect my foxconn onboard pci-e realtek lan. doesn't show up in device manager and installing the drivers does nothing. bios shows the mac address as ff-ff-00-00-00-00. anyone know what's going on?

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GhislainG   10-31-2008 at 07:26:43 PM
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What Foxconn motherboard and is the LAN enabled in the BIOS?

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wwa   10-31-2008 at 07:36:47 PM
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a78ax-s (socket am2/am2+)
and yes enabled in bios
updated to latest bios and didn't help

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megamanx00   10-31-2008 at 07:46:25 PM
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You know, I'm pretty sure that's NOT a valid MAC address. I'm guessing the LAN chip on your board is dead. You may want to RMA it if you can, or just add a separate LAN card.

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stoner133   10-31-2008 at 07:48:37 PM
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Most likely a defective onboard LAN. Foxconn = poor quality, could be a reason why Foxconn is discontinueing motherboard sales under their own name. Try a cheap LAN card to see if the onboard is defective.

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GhislainG   10-31-2008 at 08:03:45 PM
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Your mac address certainly seems incorrect. In this case, resetting the BIOS might help.

Does the PC attempt to boot from the LAN if you enable it?

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